§ 19. Lord APSLEYasked the Minister of Transport how many applications for loans from local authorities have been received by his Department within the last six months; and how many have been granted and for what objects?
Mr. STANLEYTen such applications in respect of tramways, light railways, trolley vehicles, harbours and piers have been received, all of which have been granted. Sanction was asked for the borrowing of £160,921 and granted in respect of £160,721. Applications for sanctions to loans for highways and bridges are made to the Minister of Health and dealt with in consultation with my Department. During the six months ended 31st March last loans amounting to £1,866,000 were sanctioned to 149 authorities, and applications from 23 authorities, totalling £153,000, were refused.